What is a mass extinction?

Mass Extinction and Biodiversity Impact

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Biology
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10th - 12th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A time when new species are discovered
A gradual increase in biodiversity
A brief geological period with a significant loss of species
A period of rapid species evolution
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the potential impact of human activities on future extinctions?
They could cause a sixth mass extinction
They will have no impact
They will only affect plant species
They will slow down extinction rates
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which event is believed to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?
A massive volcanic eruption
A global pandemic
A sudden ice age
An asteroid impact
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant cause of the most severe mass extinction 250 million years ago?
Massive volcanic eruptions
A large asteroid impact
A sudden ice age
A global pandemic
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major concern about the current rate of environmental change?
Species can easily adapt to it
It is slower than past changes
It is too rapid for many species to adapt
It has no impact on biodiversity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the current rate of CO2 emissions compare to past events?
It is beneficial for biodiversity
It has no impact on the environment
It is comparable or faster than past events
It is slower than past events
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is biodiversity important to humans?
It provides aesthetic value and ecosystem stability
It only benefits animals in the wild
It is a minor aspect of environmental health
It has no real impact on human life
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